Aberdeen have announced plans to commemorate the 40th anniversary of their European Cup Winners' Cup success.
The celebrations will commence with a gala dinner in May this year, exactly 40 years to the day since the trophy was lifted on Thursday 11.
The Dons famously defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in Gothenburg, guided to the victory by Sir Alex Ferguson.
The main event of the weekend will take place at Pittodrie on Friday 12 though, where the club and its Gothenburg heroes will be presented with the freedom of the city by Aberdeen City Council.
This ticketed event will see the club, in its 120th year, and the players that led it to its greatest achievement receive the top civic honour from the Lord Provost of Aberdeen.
Player interviews, historic footage and untold stories from the triumph in Gothenburg will also feature at this event.
It is being planned to take place on the pitch and shown on a large screen, with fans able to view proceedings from the Richard Donald Stand.
The celebrations will culminate with a homecoming game on either Saturday 13 or Sunday 14.
It has been confirmed by the SPFL that a home fixture will take place for Aberdeen that weekend, with the timings and opposition set to be confirmed once the top and bottom six is finalised.
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Dave Cormack, Aberdeen FC chairman, said: “Being awarded the Freedom of the City is a tremendous honour for the club and befitting of our greatest-ever team. The Gothenburg Greats have long been assured of their position as legends at the club and in the city but this special tribute further underlines their place in our history.
“To beat Real Madrid in a European final is an achievement that has only become increasingly impressive over the course of time. Winning the Cup Winners’ Cup and European Super Cup in 1983 was inspirational for the club and city; something that we should remember and cherish.
“This weekend of celebrations will allow our supporters to share in recognising these players and in celebrating with them.”
Willie Miller, who captained the team at the Ullevi Stadium, said: “It is difficult to believe that four decades have passed since that night in Gothenburg. We were all incredibly fortunate to be part of such great team and are honoured and humbled, in equal measure, by the celebratory events to commemorate our success being laid on by both the club and the city.
“It will be an emotional weekend where we can reflect on what we achieved and mark what is still one of the best nights of our lives.”
Aberdeen Lord Provost Dr David Cameron added: “I very much look forward to presenting the club and the Gothenburg Greats with the Freedom on the City. The Club, with its rich history, and the European Cup Winners’ Cup team, with their giant-beating performances, have long been an inspiration for the whole city.
“The Dons’ work within our local communities has also helped bring people together. The event in May promises to have all the excitement and sense of team spirit of the best football matches.”
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